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This Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain will play against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the second match of their 2025-2026 Champions League Round of 16 encounter (PSG triumphed in the first game with a score of 5-2) (the match begins at 9 pm, CET). On Monday night, Le Parisien released a suggested starting lineup for PSG.

Barcola – Dembélé – Kvaratskhelia

Neves – Vitinha – Zaïre-Emery

Mendes – Pacho – Marquinhos – Hakimi

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This team selection appears highly realistic, considering the outcomes from the first match and the players’ present performance. Nevertheless, there might still be a few unexpected elements, as PSG manager Luis Enrique keeps all details confidential from the media and is recognized for his strategic planning. Additionally, the intense rivalry for positions within the squad is hard to gauge.

Therefore, we will need to await the official announcement, which is anticipated approximately an hour before the match begins, for confirmation. Although we can present a formidable team from the initial lineup, Désiré Doué might still find himself on the bench, considering his teammates’ performances. Nevertheless, his role in pressing and defensive actions during the first leg should not be overlooked. This might result in him starting in midfield, particularly as Warren Zaïre-Emery is experiencing physical difficulties due to the high number of matches played in a short period.